Cheeseburger Sliders with Juicy Beef and Golden Sesame Rolls
By Ethan Parker
Prep
8 min
Cook
22 min
Total
30 min
Servings
24
Level
Easy
Thirty minutes turns two pounds of ground beef and a pack of dinner rolls into 24 baked cheeseburger sliders. The beef stays juicy between layers of cheddar, while buttered, sesame-topped rolls bake golden. They work for a quick dinner, lunch, or crowd without standing over a grill.
Lean 90/10 or 93/7 beef is cooked with onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then excess fat is spooned away before mayonnaise is stirred in. Sliced cheddar under the beef and shredded cheddar over it create cheese layers that help protect the rolls. A 24-pack of dinner rolls, or two 12-packs, gives the stated slider count. Homemade dinner rolls are also an option.
After the beef is spread evenly, the top slab goes on cut-side down, followed by melted butter and sesame seeds. The right finish is melted cheese with golden-brown tops after uncovered baking. Keep the beef layer squared off at the edges. The common problem is soggy bread: do not leave pooled fat or liquid in the skillet, and do not cover the sliders while they bake.
Serve the sliders with chilled dill pickles or Baked Potato Wedges, and set out burger sauce, ketchup, mayo, or mustard for dipping. They can also be offered as an appetizer, lunch, or main-course dinner. For leftovers, microwave a slider uncovered for 15 to 20 seconds, just until the beef is heated through and the cheese melts.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Finishes in 30 minutes because the beef cooks while the oven heats and the assembled sliders bake for only 12 to 15 minutes.
- Skips the grill entirely by cooking the filling in one skillet and baking the assembled rolls on a rimmed sheet, which simplifies party cooking.
- Feeds 24 individual portions from a single 24-pack of rolls, so one batch handles a gathering, appetizer spread, or family meal.
- Allows advance assembly up to a day ahead, reducing last-minute work when guests arrive or dinner needs to move quickly from refrigerator to oven.
- Uses familiar supermarket staples—ground beef, cheddar, rolls, and pantry seasonings—so the shopping list stays direct without requiring specialty sauces or equipment.
- Scales down cleanly for a smaller household because the recipe can be cut exactly in half while keeping the same baking instructions.
Ingredients
- •2 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7 fat content)
- •0.5 Tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 tsp black pepper
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •0.5 yellow onion (large, finely diced)
- •0.25 cup mayonnaise
- •8 slices medium cheddar cheese
- •6 oz medium cheddar cheese (shredded, or use more sliced cheese)
- •24 dinner rolls (or use 2 packs of 12)
- •2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted, plus more to grease baking sheet)
- •1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- 2
Butter the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet.
- 3
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
- 4
Add the diced onion and ground beef, then break up the beef with a spatula.
- 5
Season the beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 6
Sauté over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef, until cooked through, then remove from the heat.
- 7
Tilt the skillet and spoon off and discard excess fat.
- 8
Stir the mayonnaise into the ground beef.
- 9
Cut the buns in half.
- 10
Place the bottom half of the dinner rolls on the buttered baking sheet and line with sliced cheese.
- 11
Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the sliced cheese, using the back of a spatula to square off the edges.
- 12
Cover the ground beef with the shredded cheddar.
- 13
Place the top buns, cut-side down, over the burgers.
- 14
Brush the tops with melted butter and immediately sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 15
Bake uncovered at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
266
Protein
16g
Fat
13g
Carbs
21g
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